Lime-Glazed Pork Chops
Lime-Glazed Pork Chops might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 49g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 423 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and whole 30 diet. A mixture of cilantro, lime wedges, lime juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the orange marmalade you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.
Instructions
For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, jalapeno, lime juice and ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until marmalade is melted.
Remove from the heat; set aside.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°., brushing with glaze during the last 5 minutes.
Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are great choices for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 30 dollars per bottle.
Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay
Chardonnay Les Grandes Coutures is from three plots bordering Meursault with vine ages from 15 to 51 years. Soils are predominantly argile (clay), bringing weight and texture to this Bourgogne Blanc.The 2015 vintage shows aromas of ripe melon, hazelnut, and lemon custard, and tend to be broader and more textural than wines from neighboring villages. Aging small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla.White Burgundy, with its richness, texture, and toasted flavors pairs well with light fish and shellfish and can counterbalance cream-based sauces. Oak-aged Chardonnay from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.